as in hereditary
genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring
hair color is inherited
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Recent Examples of inherited
Parliament voted to remove hereditary aristocrats from the House of Lords, ending a 700-year British political tradition of inherited seats.
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Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
At that point manager Alex Cora lifted the rookie and all three inherited runners came around to score when minor leaguer Patrick Halligan allowed a grand slam to Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
As more families pass down or part with inherited pieces, the resale market has become increasingly saturated.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Genetic screening for conditions like bipolar disorder and kidney disease reveals inherited risks, but no test reliably predicts genetic age.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
While certain eligible beneficiaries (such as surviving spouses, disabled individuals, and minor children) may still take distributions over life expectancy, many beneficiaries must fully distribute inherited accounts within ten years, sometimes while also taking annual RMDs during that period.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The film continues to act as a catalyst for difficult conversations between different generations about inherited trauma that was previously left unspoken on all sides of the Vietnam War.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition to its inherited Cedar Fair parks, Six Flags still operates some of the most popular amusement parks in the country, from California's Six Flags Magic Mountain to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, Six Flags Over Texas, and Six Flags Over Georgia.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2025
The last thing an inherited home or property should bring about is unnecessary stress or financial strain.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
At that point manager Alex Cora lifted the rookie and all three inherited runners came around to score when minor leaguer Patrick Halligan allowed a grand slam to Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
As more families pass down or part with inherited pieces, the resale market has become increasingly saturated.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Genetic screening for conditions like bipolar disorder and kidney disease reveals inherited risks, but no test reliably predicts genetic age.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
While certain eligible beneficiaries (such as surviving spouses, disabled individuals, and minor children) may still take distributions over life expectancy, many beneficiaries must fully distribute inherited accounts within ten years, sometimes while also taking annual RMDs during that period.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The film continues to act as a catalyst for difficult conversations between different generations about inherited trauma that was previously left unspoken on all sides of the Vietnam War.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition to its inherited Cedar Fair parks, Six Flags still operates some of the most popular amusement parks in the country, from California's Six Flags Magic Mountain to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, Six Flags Over Texas, and Six Flags Over Georgia.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2025
The last thing an inherited home or property should bring about is unnecessary stress or financial strain.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inherited
Adjective
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Executioning was a hereditary métier, monopolized in Paris by the Sanson clan for nearly two centuries.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Lynch syndrome is the most common cause of hereditary colorectal cancer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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James Hauser, who has a rare genetic condition called 1p36 deletion syndrome, faces daily challenges with physical and developmental delays.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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When Omicron swept the globe in late 2021, genetic testing picked up five primary branches of its family tree.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Greenberg pointed to an inherent conflict of interest when universities investigate their own employees.—
Julia Haney,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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Texas may have plenty of other inherent economic advantages, including a central location and long international border, but its high concentration of major metropolitan areas is also a major factor behind the state’s long-term success, a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas argues.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Dias, on behalf of Owens’ estate, is seeking compensation for the past and future mental pain and suffering of Owens’ minor children, expenses of medical care and funeral arrangements arising from Owens’ death, loss of Owens’ prospective earnings and loss of inheritable estate.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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Citizenship strategy has moved from a fringe consideration to standard practice among high-net-worth families, with parents and grandparents increasingly viewing passports as a form of inheritable wealth.—
Alex Ohnona,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Inherited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inherited. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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